Assateague Island Beach or Fenwick Island Beach today?

Berlin, Maryland · Fenwick Island, Delaware — 28 km apart

Updated 7:03 AM EDT

91Assateague Island Beach vs 94Fenwick Island Beach

Too close to call today. Assateague Island Beach scores 91 and Fenwick Island Beach scores 94, 28 km apart. Pick on what you plan to do rather than the overall number.

Which one, for what

ActivityAssateague Island BeachFenwick Island BeachBetter
Swimming 93 93 tie
Families with kids 92 92 tie
Walking & shelling 85 98 Fenwick Island Beach
Surfing 56 58 tie

Conditions side by side

NowAssateague Island BeachFenwick Island Beach
Water temperature77°F76°F
Wave height1.7 ft2.2 ft
Air temperature74°F74°F
Wind6 mph5 mph
UV index00
Next tideLow 7:19 AMHigh 8:14 AM

Both readings taken at the same moment, from the same sources, so the comparison is like for like.

Frequently asked questions

Should I go to Assateague Island Beach or Fenwick Island Beach today?

They score within a few points of each other (91 and 94), so pick on what you plan to do rather than the overall number.

How far apart are Assateague Island Beach and Fenwick Island Beach?

About 28 km in a straight line. Far enough apart that conditions can genuinely differ between them.